I had a 1:22 risk very scary. I had the amnio 4 days after I got my numbers. The procedure only hurts the slightest bit (probably less than getting blood taken) it was all done under ultrasound guidance and me and baby were both fine. I was a little cramps for a couple of hours b

I had a 1:22 risk very scary. I had the amnio 4 days after I got my numbers. The procedure only hurts the slightest bit (probably less than getting blood taken) it was all done under ultrasound guidance and me and baby were both fine. I was a little cramps for a couple of hours b

I know it is scary to hear, and impossible not to worry, but until you know for sure try not to worry. Ultrasounds and blood tests are very unreliable. My daughter is 3 1/2 months old and does have downs. She didn't show physical markers on the ultrasounds, but I have read of MANY women having physical markers for downs and their babies had no chromosomal abnormalities. Even if your baby does have an extra 21st you'll love them. You won't see the diagnosis. You'll see YOUR baby and (s)he will be beautiful.

I know it is scary to hear, and impossible not to worry, but until you know for sure try not to worry. Ultrasounds and blood tests are very unreliable. My daughter is 3 1/2 months old and does have downs. She didn't show physical markers on the ultrasounds, but I have read of MANY women having physical markers for downs and their babies had no chromosomal abnormalities. Even if your baby does have an extra 21st you'll love them. You won't see the diagnosis. You'll see YOUR baby and (s)he will be beautiful.

I am currently 26 weeks pregnant and my baby boy has been diagnosed with down syndrome via amniocentesis. My risk was 1 in 5. I had 3.7mm NT, absent nasal bone, and my bloodwork came back abnormal. I am 25 years old, my risk should be 1 in 1,005..... But it was 1 in 5 and my sweet boy does have an extra 21st chromosome. We did the testing not to terminate if he had DS but to prepare best for our baby. I couldn't go through my pregnancy without knowing. I wish you the best, but I do want you to know whatever your outcome, you will be so happy to be his or her mother. I am estatic and can't wait to finally see my baby. The torturous part was all the testing and unknowns. Now we know, and are able to relax and enjoy the remainder of our pregnancy and prepare for our LO.

I am currently 26 weeks pregnant and my baby boy has been diagnosed with down syndrome via amniocentesis. My risk was 1 in 5. I had 3.7mm NT, absent nasal bone, and my bloodwork came back abnormal. I am 25 years old, my risk should be 1 in 1,005..... But it was 1 in 5 and my sweet boy does have an extra 21st chromosome. We did the testing not to terminate if he had DS but to prepare best for our baby. I couldn't go through my pregnancy without knowing. I wish you the best, but I do want you to know whatever your outcome, you will be so happy to be his or her mother. I am estatic and can't wait to finally see my baby. The torturous part was all the testing and unknowns. Now we know, and are able to relax and enjoy the remainder of our pregnancy and prepare for our LO.

I know it's hard to hear- but there's still 9 out of 10 chance the baby doesn't have Down syndrome. I've created Kelsi's Corner for women facing the possibility of having a child with DS...I found out during my pregnancy via amnio. My daughter is now 3. The links are below....

I know it's hard to hear- but there's still 9 out of 10 chance the baby doesn't have Down syndrome. I've created Kelsi's Corner for women facing the possibility of having a child with DS...I found out during my pregnancy via amnio. My daughter is now 3. The links are below....

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